Now that we’re into October, it’s that time again – time to celebrate National Fair Trade month! In case you haven’t heard of Fair Trade USA, they are the leading third-party certifier of Fair Trade products here in the US. They audit companies and their international suppliers to guarantee compliance with Fair Trade policies, provide farming [...]

Apologies for the radio silence here lately. I hadn’t meant to go almost an entire month without writing; it just sort of happened…although to those of you who got in touch with me, I appreciate your care and concern. After a rush of activities following Easter, I found myself exhausted, and not necessarily in a [...]

Continuing the celebration of Fair Trade month, today I have a recipe for you using some Fair Trade Certified products! Earlier this month, the kind people over at Fair Trade USA sent me a basket of products donated by each participating brand to help spread the message that every purchase matters. In case you haven’t [...]

Did you know that October is National Fair Trade month? Today, I’m excited to talk about the Fair Trade movement and how important it is. Fair Trade means that farmers get a fair price for their harvest, thus enabling them to invest back into their farms and communities. It means empowering family farmers, especially those [...]

The first time I tried blueberry coffee, it was ordered for me by a friend at one of those drive-through coffee places. I was skeptical, but she told me to try it anyway. I liked it, but I wasn’t head over heels in love with it…it took me a few more sips for me to [...]